First Challenge

Challenge Prompt: For the very first Project Food Blog Challenge, we're asking you to create a blog post that defines you as a food blogger and makes it clear why you think you have what it takes to be the next food blog star.

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Why hello there, thanks for visiting! For all of you faithful long time readers thank you so much for sticking around; for all you new readers, here's a little bit about what makes me and my blog tick! :)

First, an admission. I have competing passions: a passion for baking delectable and tasty treats, and a passion to not let passion #1 make me get so large that I can't fit through a doorway. Oh come now, they can go hand in hand!

My blog was founded upon the two guiding tenets of two of my grandparents.
As Grandpa said "Life is short, eat dessert first!"
And as Nana said "Everything in moderation"

The goal of my blog is to transform sugar- and fat-laden recipes into their 'skinnier' counterparts... but here's the key: they still have to TASTE GOOD!! I mean, sure I tried to make shortbread without butter - HA! (yeah that didn't go so well) - but I'll fully admit it when something doesn't work out (because John won't let me forget it !!)

I'm also obsessed with healthy muffins... and photography.. probably in that order (gratuitous plug: see the tab on top labeled muffins? Go ahead try one, I KNOW you will love them!)
So my blog gives me 'healthy' outlets for my creative energies, and it allows me to both meet 'virtual' and real friends from around the globe. And since I love what I'm doing, I try to add a little good into my 'recipe'.. whether it is participating in Operation Baking Gals to send homemade cookies to troops overseas, or going on a shopping spree for Thanksgiving dinner for a family in need.


Now for the other half of the equation. You can eat the bad stuff too! It's ok! Really, it is! And enjoy it! Don't get down because you ate a slice of Amaretto chocolate cheesecake. Be happy and enjoy; just don't make it an everyday habit in mass quantities :)


Need a favorite recipe 'skinny-ed' up? Send me an email stephchows at gmail.com. I'll be happy to experiment! And don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have; I may not know the answer, but I'll give it a go!

Thanks again everyone for your 3 plus years of support. Voting for this competition will open on the 20th! Make sure to come back and I'll link to the place where you can vote for me! :) If you think I'm cool enough that is :)


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